Location Name - Townsville - Jezzine Barracks (Kissing Point)
Jezzine Barracks
Townsville 4810

Council: Townsville City Council
Region: North Queensland
Location ID: 10076849


 
Categories:
BEACHES / COASTAL - *
BEACHES / COASTAL - Bays
MILITARY - *
MILITARY - Bases / Housing
MILITARY - Historic
MILITARY - Memorials
MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS - *
MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS - Military / Civil War
PARKS - *
PARKS - Historic Parks
PARKS - Nature / Walking / Bike
PUBLIC ART - *
PUBLIC ART - Sculptures / Art Installations

Description:
Set on a rocky outcrop, with amazing bay vistas across to Magnetic Island, Jezzine Barracks is a decommissioned military site that was used until 2009. Today, owned by Townsville City Council, the barracks has undergone extensive transformation into parklands and a military museum. Spread over 15 hectares, there are coastal boardwalks; lookout points; gardens; art installations, eateries; picnic areas; barbeques; amenities and the restoration of the military barracks and cannons. Located 1420km (882 miles / 16 hrs 25 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport (TSV) approx- 2 hour flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE). The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 1358km (843 miles / 16 hrs) away.



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